The consumer took vehicle to the dealer to repair the ABS light which cost $700.00. The vehicle was taken to dealer a second time because the light would remain on. The dealer informed the consumer that it would again cost him $ because warranty expired. *ak *sc
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier: ABS light or ABS activating
30 of the 134 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
I own a 1992 chev cavalier z-24 and have been reading horror stories aboot the exact woes I have been suffering since buying it used in 1998 with only 15k mi on it; it only has 30000 on it now. The first to go was the heater core and belt tensioner and then the coolant leaks that has required several days of shop time. I have had the intake removed twice, the heads once - they accused me of overheating and warping them - the water pump replaced, 2 window motors installed and the altenator replaced. I haven't even gotten to the brakes - the ABS system on this bucket of junk seem to work fine most of the time but love to chatter internal to the electronic/hydraulic system as if it can't make up its mind. I have disabled the system in diagnosing it myself and found that the brakes work better without the system controlling your braking. The system is intact as I don't want to fool around too much but this should have been a switch on the dash - ABS on - ABS off. I am in poor health and haven't been able to take the jalopy to ourisman chevrolet again - I bought it at ourisman's rockville store - to show them the coolant in the oil that I found recently. I have used synthetic oil in it since I bought it but I can't vouch for the service dept at ourisman. They probably use goodwrench 5-30 as it came from the factory. If there are this many reports of this piece of junk, wouldn't chevy be more concerned aboot it? I am lucky to have gotten a 4 year extended warranty as I would never have been able to afford it; I would have just left the car with ourisman and let them deal with it. Ak
While approaching a stop sign on a bumpy road ABS engaged and caused extended stopping distance. This resulted in an accident with a large amount of damage done to both vehicles. *ak
While driving ABS braking system failed, causing a crash. Please provide further information.
Abs will not engage or disengage when stepping on brakes. Sometimes has to step harder to make brakes work.
Abs light is working intermittently. When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is some vibration within the brake pedal.
While traveling 35-40mph & applying brakes to slow down. Could feel ABS kicking in, but vehicle failed to stop. Finally vehicle stopped after going some distance. Had taken vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic the ABS system was defective & needed correcting.
While driving down the highway at approximately 55mph ABS lights came and stayed on. Contacted the dealer, and they turned off the ABS lights. They couldn't determine what the problem was.
In rainy or hot conditions ABS braking light comes on and off. Also while driiving , brakes will activate unexpectedly. Dlr cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the ABS light to stay on while driving. Also, upon braking vehicle jolts, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer replaced parts, but problem still exists. Please provide further information.
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing a grinding noise/pedal going to the floor, and extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.
Front brake hose failed, also ABS brakes malfunctioned.
Service bulletins that may apply
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies
- Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp is "on"
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- Unknown
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier?
30 of 134 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier (22%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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